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Programme summary for BA Honours Special Education

Special Education is the study of the challenging concept of Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND).  There areas of speech, language and communication, autism, behaviour, disability and dyslexia in education and society are considered in depth. The programme covers concepts of equal opportunity, inclusion, children’s rights, working in partnership and a holistic understanding of childhood. It considers the context in which children are defined, diagnosed and labelled as having special education needs. Through placement opportunities, the practical application of special education is analysed in the light of theoretical understanding.


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